Hoffenheim - Istanbul Basaksehir

For the third match in the 3rd group of the Europa League, Hoffenheim will face Basaksehir in a game that both are looking for their first winning result.

On the one hand, the home team Hoffenheim started the process with 2/2 defeats (Braga inside, Ludogorets out) while if we take into account both defeats against Liverpool in the Champions League qualifiers, the German team now has a total of 4 defeats in Europe. presence. If in the case of Braga the result was probably considered as a mini surprise, the one in Bulgaria against Ludogorets not so much (it even came with a reversal) as there showed signs of relative "indifference" with the very extensive rotation he made. Something similar in terms of reshuffles in the starting lineup is expected in this game as well (to what extent it will be seen when we find out starting lineups), especially when the rather demanding away game against Wolfsburg for the German championship follows.

With this in mind, in our eyes Hoffenheim should not be offered as such a clear favorite and much more when on the other hand there is the very remarkable Basaksehir, which for some reason the betting companies still underestimate or, at least, to do not count so much.
Although the Turkish team still ignores the victory in an away European game, this does not mean that it has not looked competitive and for this reason we quote its "make-up" so far: 3-3 in Belgium against Bruges in the Champions League qualifiers , 2-2 then in Spain against Sevilla and marginal defeat 2-1 in Portugal against Braga where, however, he had the mitigation of some absences.

In general, this is a very remarkable and competitive team that has thrown a lot of money in terms of strengthening in recent years and it is no coincidence that last season was the only serious competitor until a few games before the end in terms of winning the championship. , which is known to have been taken by Besiktas. In the current season with 5 victories in 8 games, it is equal to the first place, it has already beaten Fenerbahce away from home and it is a team that can be said to have too much audacity, not being intimidated by seats or opponents.

Obviously we are talking about a rather difficult journey and in any case we have to respect the strength of the headquarters in terms of Hoffenheim, which let us not forget that at least within the borders this year has already done a good job this year in Bayern Munich. This force, however, is expected to be partially offset by the expected very strong presence of the friends of the Turkish team and somehow, based on what we have just discussed, we believe that the 6,00 (bet365) of the double is not justified in any case, or tells the truth about the difficulty of the fight.